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M1.8 Depth: 61.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-07-28 02:40:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2025 at 02:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 62 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
61.5 km
UTC time
2025-07-28 02:40:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Marmaris
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.71940, 28.07640
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 61.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 61.5 km
Shallow
61.5 km
61.5 km — deeper than the regional average (8.5 km)
Regional average: 8.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 232 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 242 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 324 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 432 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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